Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 23 and ­42. What is the sum of the series if it has 14 terms?

A) ­91 B) -133
C) 93 D) 133
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -133

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A number is greater than five times its reciprocal by 19/2. Find the number.

A) 11 B) 9
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 5 : 8. Three years later their ages will be in ratio 8 : 11. What is the present age (in years) of Q?

A) 5 B) 11
C) 14 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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If a+b-62+a2b2+1+2b=2ab+2a, then the value of a is 

A) 7 B) 6
C) 3.5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.5

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If P = 99, then the value of P(P2+ 3P + 3) is

A) 9999 B) 999999
C) 99999 D) 9999999
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 999999

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If x = 1 + √2 + √3, then the value of x2-2x-4=0

A)  √6 B)  2√3
C)  3√2 D)  2√6 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  2√6 

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Q:

The cost price of an article is x. It is marked up by 150%. It is sold at Rs 600 after giving 40% discount. What is x (in Rs)?

A) 400 B) 666
C) 300 D) 444
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 400

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The areas of a circle and square are equal. What is the square of the ratio of length of diameter to the length of diagonal?

A) 11/7 B) 7/9
C) 7/11 D) 9/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/11

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